I spent quite a bit of extra time at the parks with friends last week! During one of my visits to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, I was able to meet Bolt out in the Muppets courtyard (below left). The Rock n’ Roller Coaster is open but the guitar is being rehabbed (below, right).

The UP characters have vacated the Magic of Animation building (below, left) to make way for Lotso Huggin’ Bear from Toy Story 3. There is a new plush of Lotso (below, left) that even smells like strawberries! (below, right). We were told that the walk- around character won’t have that feature in case of guest allergies.

Streetmosphere characters were in fine form, with many different scenes along Hollywood Blvd. all working together to form a really great show (below, left and right). This also included a trivia game!

Video #1 – Disney’s Hollywood Studios Streetmosphere 5/3/2010 – This is 5 minutes of a long streetmosphere set from the terrific actors at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

The building landscape at the end of New York street is being worked on (below left and right).

At the Magic Kingdom, the former Pooh’s Playful Spot tree in Fantasyland has not yet been fully unveiled (below, left). We did take a peek through the fence and it still looks like it has a ways to go before that happens (below, right).

New benches have been placed in Fantasyland (below, left). A monkey from the circus-themed DVC kiosk looks over from behind another wall (below, right).

Casey’s Corner is under a full facade (below, left) but is open. We had a great time with this trivia at Exposition Hall! (below, right)

At Epcot, this weeks “Disney Gardening at Home” seminar was called “Tough Plants for Extreme Gardeners” (below, left). I planted 3 small cactus plants into a planter (below, right).

My finished planter (below, right), one of many projects I’ve taken home during the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! Our seminar instructors receive Mickey statues as a thank you for all their hard work at the end of the weekend (below, right).

This was the concert I was waiting for, Fran Cosmo (former singer of Boston)! He was terrific during the 8(!) concerts I attended at Epcot, although I hope next time they’ll mix up the songs a little bit (below left and right). I hope there is a next time!

Fran’s son Anthony Cosmo (below, left) does a great job on guitar. He also was part of Boston for a number of years. Fran and Anthony stand side by side (below, right).

Fran Cosmo belts out a song (below, left) and jams on guitar (below, right).

Video #2 – Fran Cosmo “Rock And Roll Band” Epcot 4/30/10 – This was from the Epcot Flower Power concert series 4/30/10.

Video #3 – Fran Cosmo “More Than A Feeling” Epcot 4/30/10 Boston – This was from the Epcot Flower Power concert series 7:45 show on 4/30/10.

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I am currently working on my next project “Jeff Lange Remembers: Disney-MGM Studios Classics – Vol 1” featuring an opening year Tram Tour, Here Come the Muppets – Live on Stage, The Great Movie Ride, The original Studio Showcase, Star Today Ceremony, The Soundstage Restaurant in all it’s incarnations (including the Catwalk Bar) and more! If anyone has any other suggestions or requests please email me at suggestions@JeffLangeDVD.com.

Disneyland’s Light Magic and One Man’s Dream:

Jeff Lange brings you vintage footage from two completely different but unique elements of Disneyland history!

Light Magic replaced the popular Main Street Electrical Parade, but ended after only 4 months in 1997. Two different vantage points – from the Small World mall and Main Street USA – give you a complete look at Light Magic!

One Man’s Dream was a beloved stage show that also ran for 4 months in 1990 before making way for Dick Tracy’s Diamond Double Cross. Performed at the Videopolis theater, this show celebrated the remarkable imagination of Walt Disney. This is a show not to be missed!

Remember Christmas 2009 (2006-2008 & Classics Also Available):

Seasons Greetings from Jeff Lange! Celebrate the holidays with this new DVD featuring the 2009 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World.

Features yearly favorites such as: “Cinderella’s Holiday Wish (Castle Lighting)”, “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade”, “Holiday Wishes Fireworks – Celebrate the Spirit of the Season”, “Celebrate the Season Show” special holiday decor, and much more!

Walt Disney World Vintage Footage:

Jeff Lange turns back the clock to 1986, where you will experience Walt Disney World through the eyes of Disneyana documentarian Bob Welbaum. This incredible vintage footage includes select narration from Mr. Welbaum, who shot this video before recording was commonplace.

Relive Favorite Disney Parades:

Jeff Lange takes you back in time to experience this first in a series of DVDs featuring vintage parades from the “Happiest Place on Earth”, Disneyland!.

Features the following classic Disneyland parades: Very Merry Christmas Parade (1985), Totally Minnie Parade (1986), Party Gras Parade – Disneyland’s 35th Anniversary (1990) and The World According to Goofy Parade (1992)!